The best way to get an answer to a question that's specific to your market is to contact your local support staff. I recommend all new drivers reach out to their local support and ask if there are any local regulations / permits / designated pickup areas that you should know about. Every city operates slightly differently, so it's best to find out what's going on specifically in your market.

There are issues like airport pickup/dropoffs, permits required, business licenses and other things that may need to be addressed before you get out on the road. It's better to be safe than sorry and make sure you are operating properly.

Uber recently began rolling out dedicated city pages at ubermovement.com. I recommend checking there first as you might find the information you're looking for.

If you need to reach your local support team, here are their email addresses, by state.